BAILED OUT (Anna Albertini Files 2) by Rebecca Zanetti-Review & Excerpt Tour
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The Past Never Stays Buried
Anna Albertini is settling into a routine while ignoring the fact that the blue-eyed Irishman she’d allowed into her bed has up and disappeared on her. Two weeks without a phone call is no big deal, but still. With her hottie Italian boss goofing up the prosecuting attorney’s office, she at least has something to fix. Until she appears in court, across from her sister Tessa’s dirtbag ex. Then she has a mission.
Unfortunately, Anna isn’t the only person who wants the ex put behind bars…or in the ground. Which is not a problem until she and a local cop find the ex-boyfriend deader than dead…with both her sister and Aiden standing over the body.
As a prosecuting attorney, it’s Anna’s job to build a case against Tessa and Aiden. As a sister, it’s SO her job to get Tess out of this mess. As Aiden’s…what? Lover—girlfriend—friend from the past—it’s Anna’s job to figure out who the heck he really is. She has to dig out the truth, regardless of her ambitious boss or the cranky cop trying to thwart her every move. Sometimes a woman has to take matters into her own hands, regardless of the consequences.
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REVIEW:BAILED OUT is the second instalment Rebecca Zanetti’s contemporary, adult ANNA ALBERTINI FILES romantic suspense series focusing on attorney Anna Albertini.
Told from first person perspective (Anna Albertini) BAILED OUT follows enterprising deputy prosecutor Anna Albertini as she finds herself caught between her personal guardian angel and the man that she loves, Aiden Devlin, and his possible involvement aka president of the Lordes MC, gun running and the local drug trade but things go from bad to worse when Anna’s sister Tessa, and Aiden are both implicated in the murder of Tessa’s former boyfriend, and a favor owed forces Anna to defend a man she dislikes and believes is guilty as sin. Suspended due to a conflict of interest, Anna can’t help herself and continues the investigation on her own, resulting in dismissal and playing defence for the other side.
BAILED OUT is a fast paced, energetic and animated story line with a feisty heroine, and a secretive hero whose need to protect Anna is more than smoke and mirrors. The delightful and spirited secondary and supporting characters steal the show-Anna’s boss DA Nick Basanelli, defence attorney Clark Bunne, James Saber, and Detective Grant Pierce, as well as her sisters Tessa and Donna, nephew Pauley, Nana O’Shea and Nonna Albertini, and their large extended families on both side.The requisite evil has many faces.
Rebecca Zanetti pens another fantastic addition to the Anna Albertini Files. The premise is intriguing and entertaining; the characters are dynamic and charismatic; the romance is passionate.
Click HERE for Sandy’s review of book one DISORDERLY CONDUCT.
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Reviewed by Sandy
If he was looking to trip me up, he’d failed. “Aiden and Tess aren’t dating. I have no idea where he has been for the last two weeks.” It wouldn’t do to lie to Pierce right now, and I didn’t see a reason not to tell him the truth. “Before you ask, I don’t know why Aiden was at Tess’s apartment or if he had any prior relationship with Danny Pucci.” But I was sure going to find out.
“So you don’t know why Devlin’s knuckles were as beat to shit as the dead body’s?” Pierce asked.
Yeah, I’d noticed that as well. “Nope.”
Pierce twirled a pen on his desk. “This isn’t looking good for your sister.”
Considering I hadn’t talked to her yet, I didn’t know how bad it looked. “Did you test her hand for GSR?” I asked the question like I knew what I was talking about and hadn’t binge-watched Law & Order all day Sunday, where is actually how I’d learned about gunshot residue. A homicide case was way above my pay grade.
“She tested positive,” Pierce said, seeming relaxed but definitely not missing anything.
I rolled my eyes. “If she picked up the gun that had been used to kill Danny, then the residue would be on her hand. You know that.” I thought that was the truth.
“I also know that only a moron would pick up a gun in that situation,” Pierce retorted. “Unless she was frightened by Devlin. But I’d have to ask what he was doing there.”
I swallowed. “Did you test Aiden’s hand?”
“Yep. Positive as well,” Pierce said, watching me like a bird of prey. “According to him, he was target practicing yesterday, but that’s all he’d own up to—so far. I’m off to interview him next.”
“What about Tessa?”
Pierce shook his head. “She lawyered up right away with Clark Bunne. Wouldn’t say a word.”
Relief cooled the hot ball of anxiety in my stomach. Okay. Good. “Well, then. I guess I’ll go talk to her and figure this out. Let’s hope you’re as good of a detective as you think you are.” With that zinger, I stood.
“Albertini? You’ll have to talk to her tomorrow,” Pierce drawled.
I stopped cold, still facing him. “Why?”
“Because I just arrested her for suspicion of murder. She’s being processed now.”
New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Rebecca Zanetti has worked as an art curator, Senate aide, lawyer, college professor, and a hearing examiner – only to culminate it all in stories about Alpha males and the women who claim them. She writes contemporary romances, dark paranormal romances, and romantic suspense novels.
Growing up amid the glorious backdrops and winter wonderlands of the Pacific Northwest has given Rebecca fantastic scenery and adventures to weave into her stories. She resides in the wild north with her husband, children, and extended family who inspire her every day—or at the very least give her plenty of characters to write about.
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Wonderful review, Sandy. The premise looks great, and very exciting.
great review, sandy. i love the sound of this book. thanks.
Thanks for another wonderful review
Sounds like a great read. Thanks, Sandy.
Thanks for the great review and excerpt.
Looks great, thanks for the excerpt.
Another author I love. Looks great. Thanks, Sandy.
Very nice review and excerpt, thanks Sandy
Terrific review, Sandy. I always enjoy Zanetti’s books. Thanks.